Research: treating juvenile offenders and their families, family therapy outcome research, family therapy effectiveness studies regarding therapists-in-training, family therapy with incarcerated males
Outreach: Family therapy with troubled adolescents
Teaching: Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy II / Evidence Based Treatments, Pre-practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy, Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Identity and Ethics, Marital and Family Relationships
Education:
2004 Ph.D. Counselor Education
Mississippi State University
1998 M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy
University of Southern Mississippi
1995 B.S. Psychology
University of Southern Mississippi
Statement of Interests:
Professional
I am intensely interested in the relationship between personal and professional growth as it relates to training therapists. Additionally, I am interested in effectiveness research within the field and how we measure the effectiveness of training methods for teaching students to become marriage and family therapists. I currently serve as the Director of Marriage and Family Therapy Program and as a member of the Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists.
Selected Publications/Presentations:
Adams, M.A. & Hinton, W.J. (2006). Rescuing the rescuer: Red cross disaster mental health services. Family Therapy Magazine, 5, 12-15. Washington, D.C.: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Adams, M.A., Sims, P.L., & Hinton, W.J. (In Press). Matters of the heart: An intimate look at a mother’s role in attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Attention! Magazine.
Hinton, W.J., Sims, P.L. & Adams, M.A. (Under Review). Juvenile justice: A system divided. Criminal Justice Policy Review.
Forester, M., Rehner, T., Sims, P. & Hinton, W.J. (2003). Working with disadvantaged youth: Two university-based programs for reducing delinquency and associated health risks. The Researcher, 19, 151-163.
Hinton, W. J., Sheperis, C. & Sims, P. L. (2003). Family based approaches to juvenile delinquency. The Family Journal, 11, 167-173.
Adams, M.A., Hinton, W.J. & Sims, P.L. (2005). Single Parents. In Neil J Salkind (Ed.), The encyclopedia of human development (pp. 1175-1178). Thousand Oaks: Sage Publishing.
Sims, P.L., Hinton, W.J., Adams, M.A. & West, C. (In Press). Building A Bridge: An Experiential Group for Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse. The group therapist’s notebook: Homework, handouts, and activities. New York : Haworth.
Sheperis, C.J., Hinton, W.J., & Horton, C. (2004). Psychometric properties of the Piers-Harris children’s self concept scale. In T.S. Watson & C.H. Skinner (Eds.), Comprehensive encyclopedia of school psychology (pp. 247-249). New York: Kluwer Publishing.
Quin, M., Hinton, W.J., West, C. & Adams, M.A. (2006). “Marriage and Family Therapy: Regulating the Profession”. Presented at the 2006 American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference, Austin, TX.
Hinton, W.J., Sims, P.L., Adams, M.A., Besnoy, L. & Castle, M. (2004). “Parental Attitudes for Families of First-Time Juvenile Offenders”. Presented at the 2004 American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Hinton, W.J., Adams, M.A., Sims, P.L., Besnoy, L., Mullins, D. & Mathis, M. (2003).
“Treating Delinquency: Efforts of a COAMFTE Training Program” presented at the 2003 American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA.
Hinton, W.J., Sims, P.L., Besnoy, L., Dupree, W.J., & Swanson, M. (2002). “MFT Training Clinic Offers High Quality Low Cost Services”. Poster presentation at the
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy National Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Hinton, W.J. & West, C.K. (2006). “Practicing Ethically as a LMFT: The AAMFT Code of Ethics and Views from the Regulatory Board”. Presented at the Mississippi Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference, Vicksburg, MS.
West, C.K. & Hinton, W.J. (2006). “Changes in the Rules and Regulations Effecting Supervisors and Anyone Wanting to Supervise Others Toward Licensure as a MFT”. Presented at the Mississippi Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference, Vicksburg, MS.
West, C. & Hinton, W. J. (2005). “Understanding Changes in The Not So New Version of The AAMFT Code Of Ethics and What It Means To Be A LMFT: Perspectives From Licensing Board Members”. Mississippi Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Conference, Jackson, Mississippi.
Adams, M.A., Hinton, W.J., & Sims, P.L. (2005). Gender specific intervention with female juvenile offenders. (Paper). 32 nd Annual Juvenile Justice Symposium. Biloxi, Mississippi.
Adams, M. A., Sims, P. & Hinton, W.J. (April 26, 2004). “Adolescent Core Treatment Program (ACT)”. Presentation to the Mississippi State Legislature, Juvenile Justice Committee. Jackson, Mississippi.
Adams, M. A., Hinton, W. J. & Sims, P. (March 18, 2004). “Adolescent Core Treatment Program (ACT)”. Presentation to the Mississippi State Legislature, Juvenile Justice Committee. Jackson, Mississippi.
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Grants Funded
Region 8 Marriage and Family Therapy Externship (2006). Region 8 Mental Health Center. Co-investigator with Mary Ann Adams, $9,000.00.
Family Therapy Training Project (2005) Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources. Co-investigator with Pat Sims, $9,600.00 .
Pine Grove Marriage and Family Therapy Externship Program (2005). Co-investigator with Pat Sims, $11,000.00.
Region 8 Marriage and Family Therapy Externship (2005). Region 8 Mental Health Center. Co-investigator with Pat Sims, $9,000.00.
PRCC and MFT Project of Care (2005). Pearl River Community College. Co-investigator with Pat Sims, $4,500.00.
Region 8 Marriage and Family Therapy Externship (2004). Region 8 Mental Health Center. Co-investigator with Pat Sims, $9,000.00.
Pine Grove Marriage and Family Therapy Externship Program (2004). Co-investigator with Pat Sims, $11,000.00.
Family Therapy Training Project (2004) Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources. Co-investigator with Pat Sims, $9,600.00 .
Project Dad-Link (2004). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services. Collaborative project with the Pinebelt Association for Community Enhancement (PACE Headstart). Co-investigator with Mary Ann Adams, $20,260.00.
Family Therapy Training Project, (2003). Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources, Co-Investigator with Pat Sims, $9,600.00.
Multi-Systems Delinquency Prevention Program: Renewed Grant (2002). Position Project Coordinator, Mississippi Department of Public Safety Block Grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, $15,789.00.
Family Therapy Training Project, (2002). Pine Belt Mental Health, Co-Investigator with Pat Sims, $9,600.00.
Multi-Systems Delinquency Prevention Program: Renewed Grant (2001). Mississippi Department of Public Safety Block Grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Co-Investigator with Pat Sims, $43,077.00.
Family Therapy Training Project, (2001). Pine Belt Mental Health, $23,112, Co-Investigator with Pat Sims, $9,600.00.
Men Matter Family Project (2000). Position: Project Evaluator, Mississippi Department of Human Services. Project Director: Mary Ann Adams, $71,217.00.
Multi-Systems Delinquency Prevention Program (2000). Position: Project Coordinator, Mississippi Department of Public Safety Block Grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Project Director: Pat Sims, $53,534.00.
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Service
Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists, Board Member, 2003-2007. Appointed by Lieutenant Governor Amy Tuck.
Marriage and Family Therapy Student Organization, Faculty Advisor, 2003-2006
College of Education and Psychology, Research Committee, 2003-Present |